Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN): Strategic Planning - Level 101 Workshop

Strategic planning has become increasingly important as many of our organizations are being faced with new challenges and/or being forced to shift business models because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it is time for your organization to develop a new plan or you're looking for a guide to adjust your current plan, this workshop will leave you with the tools and resources you need to get the process going. We will review the three basic steps to effective strategic planning and will explore the various ways that organizations can utilize the process to increase impact and meet goals. Additionally, we will take a look at how organizations with a limited budget can either tackle this daunting process on their own or assess what to contract for in order to make those dollars go father. Participants will learn how strategic plans can be adapted to meet the needs of your organization and/or department, as well as how to make strategic thinking an integral part of the way your organization